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    Moana Pasifika name team for 2025 Super Rugby U20s tournament   – Moana Pasifika
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    So no Vakasiuola or Sa, but Eti is included. None of the NZ Sevens players either.

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    @SouthernMann Pretty fair assessment of our mob. You can tell that we don't have the resources to have a well-rounded squad, but Pledger and Tengbald particularly shape as two of the best in the country. Harvey also very highly rated as you say.

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    Baby Blues
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    Sad that Tito Harris is injured, His pace and experience could have been a difference maker.
    Lock Tevita Tatafu is apparently 6'9 tall (according to St Peters Instagram in June last year, so he may be 6'10 plus by now!)
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    @SouthernMann was he involved in the setup at all? Wasn't listed in the hit-out games so I assume he's injured?

    I notice Stan Mclurie isn't included in the mix too. Is he too old or missed the cut?

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    Hurricanes team is up but i dont no how to share

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    @Left-Right-Out-0 said in SR U20s 2025:

    Hurricanes team is up but i dont no how to share

    I just upload the graphic. Links to FB, Insta often don't work over time.

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    @handa457 said in SR U20s 2025:

    @SouthernMann was he involved in the setup at all? Wasn't listed in the hit-out games so I assume he's injured?

    I notice Stan Mclurie isn't included in the mix too. Is he too old or missed the cut?

    stan did a knee training with otago npc squad last year

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    I think that the Barbarians are still U21. The squad looks to be a mixture of recent U20 players, some that missed out this year, and younger players who will feature next year.

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    @Bovidae said in SR U20s 2025:

    I think that the Barbarians are still U21. The squad looks to be a mixture of recent U20 players, some that missed out this year, and younger players who will feature next year.

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    Good to see Liam McIntosh back for his fourth U20's tournament, he's a great scrummager so hopefully this is a sign he's still on the radar somewhere.

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    There are at least six in that Barbarians squad that have Chiefs connections, so they won't be lacking motivation.

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    Crusaders, Chiefs and Blues look very strong on paper. I hope theres a darkhorse in there somewhere (maybe babaas?) that will shake up the comp a little.

    Prediction

    1. Crusaders
    2. Blues
    3. Chiefs
    4. Canes
    5. Highlanders
    6. Babaas
    7. Drua
    8. Moana

    MVP: Oudenryn

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    For the NZ viewer: All matches will be live on Sky Sport.

    Day 1 on Sky Sport 5
    Day 2 on Sky Sport 1
    Day 3 on Sky Sport Select

    There is no mention of overseas streaming options.

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    Hi Bovidae,
    Can we get a coach list for this competition Super Rugby U20

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    I’ve listed some of the most notable absences/injuries from the different NZ squads, with a lot of these still a decent chance, I think, of making the NZ U20s if fit and available.

    Blues: Xavier Tito-Harris, Frazer Brown, Cruiz Simpson, Tamiano Ahloo, Siale Pahulu

    Chiefs: Aisake Vakasiuola, Jayden Sa, Apai Ma’u Hinkes, Lenz Morunga-Itunu, Kaleb Tapara, Joey Taumateine, Frank Vaenuku, Oli Mathis, Ollie Guerin

    Crusaders: Manumaea Letiu

    Highlanders: Quinten Holland, Kiseki Fifita (mission)

    Hurricanes: Logan Wallace, Rupeni Raviyawa, Alex Palazzo, Alani Fakava, Isireli Qaranivalu

    It’s a considerable list of talent, with the Chiefs U20 especially missing a nearly complete XV of players who would, most likely, be considered for starting positions. The Crusaders, on the other hand, look to have most of their strongest players available, with the notable exception of Letiu. Still, they have Oudenryn as a very capable starting hooker.

    For the Hurricanes, players like Palazzo, Fakava and Qaranivalu aren’t likely to make the NZ U20s – at least not, for the likes of Palazzo, this year – but there seems to be a lack of depth for the Hurricanes in the pack, which makes the absence of players like this, not to mention Wallace and Raviyawa, a lot more critical.

    The Blues will probably miss Brown’s ballast in the second row the most, having decent depth in other positions, while the Highlanders could’ve definitely used both Holland and Fifita as players with a bit more X-factor.

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    @Mauss chiefs have a ton out but may be ok due to depth.

    Blues have the biggest catchment in NZ so i dont feel so sorry for them lol

    Whats the go with the Canes boys that arent there?
    They injured, havent made the cut, too young or something else?

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